Canadian iPhone held up for data plans


	Canadian iPhone held up for data plans

billdeys

7-10-2007 2:48 PM

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billdeys says:

Regardless of whether or not thats what's holding the iPhone up the data plans in Canada NEED to be changes. It's crazy what we put up with and how much it's holding us back. And don't get me started on coverage or cell and braodband!

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